The post by Surefire7 about getting a run of Ruger African rifles in odd calibers and some of the replies got me to thinking. While they have long since ceased production on the RSM long actions, I am sure that they did not scrap the tooling just yet. I wonder if Ruger could be enticed to make a run of complete actions/bottom metal included, if you could get up an order for 200 ? If it were anywhere reasonable, I would buy one. Just curious if anyone else would?

Interesting. I'm sure they would if there was a quantity order to justify the resetting of tooling up. I know that in the 80s when S+W did that wagon trail commemerative in 44-40 on the N frame; I called them + asked if they were planning on adding these to their line. They said, if you order 100 we will sell to you direct.So, something to think about.

i guess start here
https://www.ruger.com/casting/index.html

Lee, I have so many Ruger RSM rifles, that I don't need any more.

However, I see you want something other than the offerings of Ruger's RSM past (375, 416, 458).

What are you hoping to build on an RSM action?

They have a policy of not selling actions, last time I asked. They used to sell barreled actions, but no more. I used to buy #1 actions from them.
Have to have barrels on them; some sort of liability.
All you need to do is get a few guys to agree on it, PAY up front, and I will do the rest.
Or, one guy pony up $50K first and take the risk.
Easy. (Not).

Surefire7 I had an RSM in 458 Lott that I sold to a friend who had to have it. I retained a 416 Rigby. I don't really know, but actions that accept the Rigby, both 416 and 450, tend to be desirable through the years. I don't really have any plans for any more big bores, but I would salt away an action or two if they were available.

Lee, Gottcha'. Thought maybe you were entertaining the idea of a 404 Jeffery perhaps.

Does the RSM action provide a lot more than the Montana PH? Both investment cast double square bridge full magnum actions.

The Montanas sell for about $1K. If Ruger were to sell actions, which they won't, they would be less.
They are both suitable.

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Originally posted by thirdbite:
Does the RSM action provide a lot more than the Montana PH? Both investment cast double square bridge full magnum actions.

yes and no. . the PH is HUGE, there's few stock patterns available, and likely weighs more -- i've had both, but didn't put them on a scale